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window_set_perspective

Change the front OmniFocus window to a specified perspective, updating the visible view to the chosen built-in or custom perspective.

Instructions

Switch the front OmniFocus window to a named perspective (built-in or custom). UI-affecting tool — only meaningful when the user can see OmniFocus. Headless agents should not fire this. Use when the user asks 'show me my flagged tasks' or a guided weekly-review prompt wants to navigate the user's UI. Do NOT use to evaluate a perspective's results — prefer perspective_evaluate, which doesn't touch the user's UI. Pass perspectiveName (case-sensitive, matches OF's UX). Built-in names: Inbox, Projects, Tags, Forecast, Flagged, Review, Nearby, Completed, Changed. Returns { perspectiveName }. Errors: OF_WINDOW_UNAVAILABLE (no front window), OF_NOT_FOUND (no perspective with this name). Side effects: changes the user's visible window state; no data caches invalidated. Example: window_set_perspective({ perspectiveName: "Flagged" })

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
perspectiveNameYesName of the perspective to activate. Case-sensitive. Built-in or custom perspectives both work.
Behavior5/5

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

No annotations present, but description fully discloses UI-affecting nature, side effects (visible window changes, no cache invalidation), errors (OF_WINDOW_UNAVAILABLE, OF_NOT_FOUND), and return format.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness4/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

Well-structured with clear sections, though slightly verbose. Every sentence adds value, including warnings, usage, and examples.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness5/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

No output schema, but description explains return format ({ perspectiveName }). Covers parameter details, errors, side effects, and usage context completely.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters5/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema covers perspectiveName with description; description adds case-sensitivity, built-in name list, and example, exceeding schema info.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose5/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

Clearly states the tool switches the front OmniFocus window to a named perspective, listing built-in names and custom perspectives. Distinguishes from perspective_evaluate for evaluating results.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines5/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

Explicitly provides when to use (user requests like 'show flagged tasks' or guided review) and when not (headless agents), with alternative perspective_evaluate.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

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